What is Long Island Oddities?

LIO is dedicated to covering all that makes Long Island the interesting and unique place we all love. We aim to meet this goal through this website, documentaries we produce, lectures, and a magazine. We maintain an online store where you can help support our future endeavors.

Here you will find our books, magazine and DVDs. Our magazine brings you more of the things you come here for, our DVDs document Long Island in all its bountiful oddness, and our books are truly unique. Take a look.

Abandoned Long IslandA glimpse into the past can be seen in abandoned buildings across the island. Some are monumental and have stood the test of time, while others have sadly been demolished. We cover abandoned factories, state hospitals, houses, and historic sites.

Bygone Long IslandThese articles are about bygone leftovers from eras long past. Unlike sites covered in the abandoned section, these sites are not necessarily abandoned, but still are a link to our heritage as Long Islanders.

Cemeteries These are not your run of the mill burial grounds. To make it into this section a cemetery must be notable for either uniqueness, or historical connection.

Paranormal, Folklore & UFOS This section covers Long Island's rich folklore. These are Stories that are passed down from generations. Here tales about infamously haunted locations all around the island. We also cover Long Island's UFO sightings, crashes and abductions. Even if you don't believe in the paranormal, the tales are part of our heritage.

These articles cover the odder things you drive by everyday but may not know much about. Also covered are quaint little roadside eateries, such as small diners and luncheonettes. Basically, all the things that make a typical Long Island Road trip exciting are covered here..

Urban Exploring LI Urban Exploring has become a pastime to those seeking to explore what most never get to see, such as abandonments, and hidden infrastructure. Take a look at what this hobby entails, ramifications and how it is rewarding. Then take a look at some of the active steam tunnels that lie under some of LI's institutions of higher learning.

Here you will find our books, magazine and DVDs. Our magazine brings you more of the things you come here for, our DVDs document Long Island in all its bountiful oddness, and our books are truly unique. Take a look.